dauntedfuture Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I have decided to build another rifle for three gun and relegate my current one to a backup role. Among the hundreds of choices out there I am considering my choices for hand guards. My current rifle wears a 15" JP. Its nice and durable but quite heavy and I intend to keep things a little lighter on this next build. My choice is between the AP customs 15" and the Lancer. I think they about both about 2" diameter. I believe mounting the AP is easier as you don't have to glue the adapter in place. Any comments on durability etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoker Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I am running the Carbon Arms 15 and couldn't be happier. Super easy to install with standard armorers wrench, no glue needed, very light and yet very sturdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Running a Midwest keyhole 15 on mine and it's very light. If you want lighter your option is carbon fiber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowhand23 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Carbon Arms 15" Feather here also, found a lightly used one that fit JP nut so easy install. Shaved 7.5 oz vs JP 15". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon64 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 AP Custom 15" on my optics rifle, it's gone through a season and a half without me busting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grouse Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Carbon Arms 15" Feather here also, found a lightly used one that fit JP nut so easy install. Shaved 7.5 oz vs JP 15". They fit the jp nut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I've got an AP and really like it. Holds up well and very light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaticvisions Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'm running the Carbon Arms 15" in silver carbon fiber (I think powdered aluminum is magically bonded to the carbon fiber to make it silver). It's the lightest handguard out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradfromND Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I have a Lancer from Rainier arms and love it. No glue. The attachment is sandwiched behind the barrel nut and the tube is held on with 5 screws. I couldn't be happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoganbillJ Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 AP Customs 15" here as well. Love it. Lightens the front of the rifle nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gundry Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'm also running the 15" AP and have been very happy. Nice, no frills mounting using standard tools and no LocTite. I have noticed that it is easier to get into small ports/slots on Larue/Vtac barricades than the Lancer tube. The Lancer is much prettier, but that is it's only advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealkoop Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Running an AP15 as well. Good clearance for gas blocks, lightweight. I also have a rifle with a MI-g2 15:, but its so thin that I had to shave all my gas blocks down with a grinder to avoid contact. Also, it burns my hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUBL Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Found a new one.....fairly light from APF http://www.apfarmory.com/ Pretty darn light and it is aluminum......good cost too. For small Dia......the MWI seems to float to the top, it's light very sturdy too!! And here's a sleeper....surprised the crap out of me.......the UTG keymod. Got a couple samples in, super light, small dia. sturdy, goes on nice. Yeah, yeah.....thought the same thing about UTG......these are made in the USA. And.....they look darn nice too. One more thing.....yes , I cannot believe my last statement either......if I didn't have them in hand, I would not have ever mentioned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octaviangardner Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I am running the Midwest Industries 15 and love it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slemmo Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I'm going to a 20" rifle for next season (shooting IPSC rifle) and an AP custom 15" to keep weight down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowashooter Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I won an ap custom rhino series for a 308 rifle and I must say the finish quality wasn't as nice as the lancers I have handled. I plan on buying a lancer 15 from rainier arms since theres has a 12'o'clock for front sight as I run 45 offset irons and don't want a full top rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericridebike Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Anyone using the Midwest Industries lightweight M-Lok one piece handguard? Their site lists the 15" version at 9.3 oz with barrel nut. Seriously considering one of these. http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1266 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I'm running a 15" AP handguard on my new upper, and I'm not yet sure about it. Pro: Easy to install if you are building a rifle. It uses the standard barrel nut but it needs to come off to install it. No glue. It is very very light. it feels good in the hand. Con: I'm not sold on the 3 small screw attachment to the barrel nut clamp, it seems flimsy. I don't love/trust the rail bits, I mounted a sling mount on a rail bit and it uses wedge shaped metal backers that are supposed to fit in the cutouts and I fear they might slip through. Apparently the older ones had "lips" to hold them in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prreed10 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Still happy with my Seekins SPR3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchang0 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 OP: Have you looked at the Noveske NSR or the Troy Alpha? Both have smaller diameters, which makes it easier for me to wrap my forward hand around them. The NSR is wicked light for an aluminum rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haraise Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Anyone test a railed hand guard that's actually lighter than the BCM KMR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpom Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Anyone test a railed hand guard that's actually lighter than the BCM KMR? Hoping to soon. Purchased the Ranier Arms Force 12" Keymod as an alternative to the much more expensive KMR. Weight w barrel nut is 10.1 oz vs 7.7 for KMR, but cost is half. A plus for the Force handguard are the built in rotation limited QD plug in points, if that matters to you. Does to me, so the weight difference now drops to around 2 oz, maybe less. KMR has a lot of positive reviews of M4C.net but went with a less expensive alternative, close in weight. Will install in a couple of days then test it out. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpom Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Tried to install the RA Force on a MUR upper receiver and its a no go. Will call Ranier tomorrow as they are closed Labor Day. Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastshooter03 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Right now I am using a 15" RRA octagonal FFT. I also have the 15" Nordic fft set up on the backup and practice rifles. I have an old style Lancer CF on my 300 Blk hunting AR. JP's handguard on my 308 AR's. YHM TJ 15" on my 24" long range 223. Which one do I like the best---uhhhh pick one..... Still looking for that handguard sponsor--hint! hint!!!! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtaylor996 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 All I have left for my 3G build at this point is the comp and hand guard. The gas block I'll be using is the seekins adjustable. Will I have any issues fitting over that with some of the cheaper options out there? Why does everyone want 15" for 3G instead of 12"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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